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Neil Ellis
Mindful that no single vineyard can satisfy
the needs of all grape varieties, Neil Ellis
set out to identify distinct terroir in which
individual varieties would excel. He placed
the emphasis not only on the environment,
but also on caring viticultural practices by
a dedicated team of growers, which extend
through to the winemaking process.
Contact : +27 (0) 21 887 0649
info@neilellis.com
www.neilellis.com
ITEM 155 NEIL ELLIS
VINEYARD SELECTION
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2005
Cases: 10 (6 x 750ml)
Reserve price per case: R 1,200
A% 14.29 RS 5.10 TA 6.30 ph 3.68
Free SO2 34 Total SO2 99
Medium red, purple in colour with high-toned
blackcurrant, violet and cedar aromas and
touches of mint, so typical of a Jonkershoek
wine. The rich, ripe opulent but youthful palate
has plummy fruit, a background of new oak
and fine tannins. This is a multi-faceted wine
that needs time to mature.
Oak Valley
Oak Valley, founded in 1898 by Sir Antonie
Viljoen, is set on 1 786 hectares of prime land
in the beautiful Elgin Valley, increasingly
renowned for its high quality cool-climate
wines. Its wines, made by winemaker
Pieter Visser, include a Sauvignon Blanc,
“THE OV” a Sauvignon/Semillon blend, a
Chardonnay, a Pinot Noir and a Bordeauxstyled
blend, The Oak Valley Blend. Since
the first vintage in 2003, its wines have
consistently been rated four stars or more
in the Platter’s SA Wine Guide.
Contact : +27 (0) 21 859 2510
wines@oak-valley.co.za
www.oakvalley.co.za
80 81
ITEM 27 OAK VALLEy
ChARDONNAY 2009
Cases: 10 (6 x 750ml)
Reserve price per case: R 840
A% 13.76 RS 1.40 TA 7.30 ph 3.11
Free SO2 30 Total SO2 87
Bright light straw yellow colour with a tinge
of green. Hints of orange zest with nuttiness,
lime and white pear on the nose, poised with
good use of wood, tangy acidity, good length
with a mineral elegant finish.